Firefighters were called to the scene of a car crash after fears of a gas leak.

The accident involved a silver Mini, happened on Grey Towers Drive in Nunthorpe at around 10.15pm on Friday.

Two appliances from Coulby Newham and Middlesbrough Fire Station’s were sent to the crash and a spokesperson for the brigade said they spent around two hours on “protective standby” amid fears of a gas leak. Crews left the scene just before midnight.